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Gram Panchayat
The word panchayat means a community of five men.
The number of panchesĀ varies fromĀ 5 to 15.
Sarpanch is the head of the panchayat.
One-third seats are reserved for women in the panchayats.
It has term of 5 years.
It also has a secretary who is also the secretary of the gram sabha.
He is appointed by the government.
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